Summary
Haynes Elementary in Killeen, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 811 students in grades PK-5 within the Killeen Independent School District (Isd), located in an area where about 68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Over the past five years, Haynes has shown a strong and steady upward trend, climbing from the 33rd percentile to the 52nd percentile and earning a 3-star rating for three consecutive years. This consistent improvement sets it apart from many nearby schools like Pershing Park Elementary, Iduma Elementary, Reeces Creek Elementary, and Willow Springs Elementary, which often rank in the bottom 30th percentile.
Haynes Elementary stands out for its exceptional support of specific student groups. In 2025-2026, it ranked in the 73rd percentile statewide for Hispanic students and the 71st percentile for Special Education students, both earning 4-star ratings. This is a remarkable achievement, especially for Special Education, which jumped from the 43rd percentile just two years prior. The school also operates efficiently, spending $8,610 per student—significantly less than nearby schools like Montague Village Elementary ($10,709) and Clear Creek Elementary ($9,906)—yet achieving higher overall rankings. This suggests effective leadership and teaching strategies are driving success.
However, Haynes faces challenges. While it excels in Reading, consistently beating the district average, Mathematics remains a hurdle, with scores below the state average in every grade level. This pattern is common among its peers, but it's the biggest barrier to reaching a 4-star rating. Additionally, performance for some subgroups, like English Language Learners, has been inconsistent, dropping from a 71st percentile to a 45th percentile in one year. A notable concern is a decline for White students, whose rank fell from the 39th to the 28th percentile. Despite these issues, Haynes is a bright spot in a challenging corridor, outperforming most neighbors with similar poverty rates, and its steady progress makes it a school to watch.
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